]]>The alternative club & event scene is growing, with clubbers seeking the weird, wild and wonderful when it comes to venues.

It’s not that regular clubbing is getting boring. Rather, venue-owners and promoters are experimenting with inventive and innovative new ways to entertain patrons, and clubbers are eating it up. Alternative clubs and events have become wildly popular, with the following events proving to be fan-favourites, and paving the way for even more revolutionary bars and festivals to emerge.

A club inside a glacier

Secret Solstice in Iceland might literally be the world’s coolest festival. Each year they build an Into the Glacier experience — a temporary club housed inside Langjökull, Europe’s second largest glacier. Patrons travel to the glacier in vehicles once operated by NASA, before making their way to the bar through a series of winding tunnels. This year, US DJ sensation Dubfire will be providing the icy soundtrack.

Silent discos

It’s entirely possible that we’ve reached peak silent disco. Everyone you know has probably been to one. For the uninitiated, a silent disco has a regular clubbing setup, but instead of music blasting over the PA, each clubber wears headphones. Usually they’ll be several channels to give patrons control over what kind of music they hear. Though they may or may not be more enjoyable than regular clubbing, silent discos do have the edge in the surrealist stakes: removing your headphones to see everybody else dancing in silence is a truly bizarre sight.

Food and drink festivals

They’ve been around for a while, but in recent years food festivals have picked up in popularity. Reading’s Big Feastival now attracts large crowds annually. Granted, it doesn’t yet rival the similarly-named Reading Festival, but it’s growing nonetheless. The country is overflowing with food festivals, including Taste of London, which has been described as “the foodie event to head to this summer.”

On the drinking side, beer festivals have been thriving for decades, but festivals dedicated to other drinks are coming into their own. Negroni Week in London is an entire weeklong festival celebrating the popular cocktail.

Clubbing underwater

Like the glacier club, this is not something that has caught on widely, but it’s part of the bigger alternative clubs and events picture. Subsix is an underwater bar in the Maldives, nestled against a picturesque coral reef. The club is only accessible via speedboat, and the full-length glass windows put the deep blue sea on display throughout the night.

Clubbing in a swimming pool

No, we’re not talking about that classic episode of Tony Wilson’s The Other Side of Midnight. A long-dry abandoned swimming pool in Berlin acts as Boiler Room’s base in the city. Look out for the deep end in streams from your favourite artists to see for yourself.

Boutique music festivals

The sprawling nature of many major music festivals has began to grate on many concert-goers, who just want to hear good music in the great outdoors without having to queue for two hours to use a filthy bathroom. Instead of focusing on size, many festivals now focus on providing a premium experience. Wilderness festival, for example, is still large enough to attract the likes of Grace Jones and Justice to the lineup, but the emphasis is just as much on the “nooks… crannies and shiny wonders” of the festival as it is on the artists.

Immersive festivals

“Immersiveness” has become hugely popular for event-goers everywhere. The success of escape rooms and the Secret Cinema’s themed environments has had an effect on the music scene, too. Boomtown fair is perhaps the clearest example of this influence. The festival is fully-immersive, with costumed performers, fancy dress, several themed districts, and, most importantly, an actual storyline. This year will be Chapter 8 — The Machine Cannot Be Stopped. There’s a video trailer and everything.

With clubs and events as varied and inventive as these, the scene is clearly thriving. If you’re planning an alternative event, browse our DJ roster or live roster to find artists.

]]>Best Books from MN2S Talent for National Book Lovers’ Day 2018https://mn2s.com/news/features/best-books-mn2s-talent-national-book-lovers-day-2018/
Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:46:47 +0000https://mn2s.com/?post_type=news&p=37221In celebration of this year’s National Book Lovers’ Day, we ...

]]>In celebration of this year’s National Book Lovers’ Day, we take a look at the best books by authors on the MN2S booking roster.

An avid reader is always looking for the next great read. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of the best books by celebrities and musicians on the MN2S booking agency roster for you to get stuck into this National Book Lovers’ Day (9th August).

Dylan Jones, the prominent journalist best-known for editing GQ UK, has explored many topics in his books, from the death of Elvis to his own experiences with an mp3 player. For the uninitiated, his evocative survey of Saturday 13 July 1985 — in other words the date of Live Aid — is the best place to start.

The book explores Live Aid in the context of the 1980s, and it also delves into the backstage detail of the spectacular event. Elton John, Freddie Mercury, Bono and David Bowie (the subject of another Jones book) are all present, and the book reveals the way the performers felt before and after they went onstage. (Hint: most of them were nervous.)

Author Fatima Bhutto emerged as an emotive poet at the age of just 15. She then turned her pen to journalism and memoir, writing about the effects of the Kashmir earthquake in Pakistan and an account of her father’s murder in her next two books.

The Shadow of the Crescent Moon was her first work of fiction. It won praise from all corners of the press for its powerful portrayal of Pakistani women and the trauma of war.

At 24 years of age, Katie Piper was about to become a full-time model — fulfilling a lifelong dream. Then she met a man who held her captive, raped her, and attacked her with acid. Beautiful is Piper’s autobiographical story of life leading up to the attack, and how she summoned up the strength and courage to send her attackers to jail.

The book is more relevant than ever in the #MeToo era, as more and more brave women are shining a light on the horrifying acts of horrendous men. It might not be a light summer read, but it is certainly inspirational and vitally important.

Released in April 2018, Mad Blood Stirring is Mayo’s first work of historical fiction, and a departure from his highly successful Itch series of young adult books. This well-researched novel is set in Dartmoor prison during the American war of 1815, uncovering a story from history that is very rarely visited.

Jack Reacher author Lee Child described it as, “Wonderful – a story I never heard before, told with style, pace, character, texture, and tension … bliss.” Sir Kenneth Branagh said, “An astonishing account of an explosive piece of neglected history. A cracking novel.”

Processing Michael Jackson’s death in 2009 was difficult for millions. His brother Jermaine had the difficult job of breaking the news publicly to his adoring fans. After a period of grieving, Jermaine Jackson paid tribute to his brother with a series of acclaimed performances and this, his autobiographical look at the life of the world’s most famous entertainer.

Many books have been written about Michael Jackson, but You Are Not Alone is easily the most touching and heartfelt. Jermaine’s love for his brother can be felt on every page, and his closeness with Michael throughout his life allows him to paint a more accurate portrait of the late singer’s personality than any had before him.

]]>With Sziget Festival 2018 starting this week (8th August), we take a look at what you should expect.

Sziget Festival is fast becoming one of the most-loved music festivals in Europe. Taking place over the course of an entire week, the festival welcomes around 1,000 performers and over 90,000 people each year.

2018 is looking like it’ll be one of the most exciting Sziget Festivals yet. Here’s what you should expect if you have tickets.

Sziget Festival Location

One of Sziget’s signature features is its unique location. The festival takes place on ‘Óbudai-sziget’, which translates from Hungarian as ‘Old Buda Island’. The island, in northern Budapest, is completely transformed for the festival, and it will be once again for 2018.

Sziget Festival 2018 Lineup

This year’s Sziget lineup is one of the best in its more than two decades of history. It’s also one of this summer’s most impressive. Big-name headliners include Arctic Monkeys, Dua Lipa, Gorillaz, Kendrick Lamar, Lana Del Rey, Stormzy, Liam Gallagher, and many more.

Electronic music heads have reason to rejoice, too. As well as many other talented DJs, Dutch duo Zonderling will be performing on Monday 13th August. The Zonderling set is expected to draw huge crowds, as the duo’s single ‘Crazy’ has become a summer club and festival favourite across the continent. The track reached the top ten airplay chart in Europe, a feat almost unheard of for a dance music release.

The Burning Man of Europe

It’s significant that Sziget bills itself as a ‘music and cultural festival’. Set up after the fall of the USSR, the festival has always been a bastion for the arts. Alongside the music, the festival is known for its otherworldly atmosphere. It’s been compared to the US’s Burning Man festival in that it offers complete immersion in a constructed environment, combining art, music, and an alternative lifestyle to the daily grind. Sziget’s environment is arguably more elaborate than Burning Man, with an entire amusement park, chill out areas and even its own beach.

The cultural side of the festival will also be represented with talks. Speakers from the likes of Greenpeace, Amnesty International, and TEDx. Dance performances will also take place over the week from a variety of troupes.

World Music and Boat Parties

Due to the size of the festival, it’s no surprise that there will be several stages with a diverse range of musical acts. The World Music stage has a particularly exciting lineup, with Plaza Francia Orchestra, Transglobal Underground feat. Natacha Atlas, Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino, and many others will bring sounds from around the globe to the island.

Its island location gives the festival the unique opportunity to host boat parties — an opportunity they seize every day. Each of the festival’s boat parties will be soundtracked by a different DJ. Krafty Kuts, Alle Farben, Vunzige Deuntjes, Popof, Eelke Kleijn, Chelina Manuhutu, and Gorgon City will all take to the booth as revellers take to the seas.

Love Revolution

Since it welcomes festival-goers from all over the world, Sziget Festival 2018 has pledged to embody the values of what it refers to as a ‘love revolution’. In practice, this means:

Living in a peaceful world without wars and nuclear threats

Sharing an environment where no one can be discriminated or insulted based on their skin color, religion or sexual identity

Placing sustainability and environmental protection at the heart of our daily lives,

Respecting everyone’s human rights regardless of their origin.

By keeping the love revolution in mind, ‘szitizens’ of Sziget Festival can be sure the good times continue long after the festival closes its doors.

]]>US Rapper Bishop Nehru has performed his track ‘Get Away’ live on BBC 6 Music.

The young rapper appeared on Lauren Laverne’s show to perform the track from his latest album Elevators (Act 1 & 2). ‘Get Away’ comes from the first half of the album, produced entirely by up-and-coming producer Kaytranada. The album’s second half was produced by hip-hop veteran MF Doom.

Watch Bishop Nehru on BBC 6 Music here:

The performance comes while Bishop Nehru is in Europe on tour. This weekend he appears at OFF Festival in Poland and at the legendary Jazz Cafe venue in London, before heading to Glasgow, Bristol, Leeds, Brighton, Dublin, Liverpool, Manchester, and beyond. The rapper recently performed at Germany’s Out4Fame Festival on a bill with hip-hop legends Black Starr, De La Soul and Naughty By Nature.

Elevators (Acts I & II) continues to garner acclaim from hip-hop fans worldwide. Rolling Stone hailed it as one of the ‘Best Rap Releases’ of March, and UPROXX selected it as one of 2018’s best rap albums so far.

]]>Corrie heavyweight Bill Roache has been playing street favourite Ken Barlow for almost sixty years, making his on-screen debut in the first ever episode of Corrie. The longest-serving cast member of any soap opera, ever, Roache has portrayed Barlow through family dysfunction, drama and a hectic love life.

You might think that more than fifty years on one show was enough for anyone – but not William Roache. The actor, born in Nottingham, and now 86 years old, has repeatedly told producers that he will appear on the show for as long as they’ll have him.

In a recent interview on ITV’s Lorraine, he said, “My goal now is to be the first centenarian, the first 100-year-old, still working in a serial. I’m very lucky to have the job. I really appreciate the job and I love it very much.”

Roache said on Lorraine, speaking about the ageing process: “The ageing process is actually a belief system. The body renews its cells all the time… If you slow down, the cell renewal process will slow down and it’s a self-fulfilling prophecy.”

He spoke about his recent love of meditation, something he credits with keeping him well and which he described as being, ‘like a tea break from life.’

With a new producer, Coronation Street could soon be taking a turn in a different direction – but we can be confident that Ken Barlow isn’t going anyplace soon. A fan favourite who’s as much a part of the furniture as The Rover, Barlow (and Roache) is here to stay.

The fierce fan following that soap operas generate makes soap stars brilliant celebrity bookings. They’re the kind of stars that people will go out of their way to meet and see, making them a huge pull for any event you’re organising.

To find out more about booking a soap actor like William Roache, get in touch with his booking agent at MN2S talent agency in London today.

A committed charity fundraiser and winner of the coveted Miss Great Britain title, Sophie was involved with several islanders during her time on the reality TV show. Most notably, when she coupled up with glamour model Katie Salmon, Gradon became part of the first same-sex relationship on Love Island.

In the months before her death, Gradon had spoken out about the impact that using social media can have on children. She revealed that she had been the victim of targeted bullying and harassment online, through her social media accounts.

Sophie said: “It was horrific. I think when you get so many comments on the scale we did coming out of thousands of followers.”

“There are fans and positive comments but people would focus on the negatives. Sometimes I would look for it…There would be so many negative comments. They are commenting on the way you look, the way you talk. They would come up with an opinion of you on a TV show where they’ve watched you for 45 minutes.”

Fellow Love Island contestant Zara Holland paid tribute to the Geordie on Twitter, saying: “I’m beyond heartbroken, I’m in shock. My gorgeous girl, why? You will be truly missed, I will think about you every single day. The nicest, kindest, caring, hard working girl I have ever met. Sending all my love to your family. I love you.”

The pair formed a bond during and after their Love Island experiences when Zara was stripped of her Miss Great Britain title for having sex on the programme. Gradon said at the time: “As an ex-Miss Newcastle and Miss GB, I can say that it’s time people moved forward from their old-fashioned thinking and accepted the simple fact that women like to have sex.”

Love Island stars on the books with booking agent MN2S are perfectly placed to speak about the pressures of reality TV and the aftershocks of appearing on such a popular show. A Love Island cast member could also be the perfect choice to hammer home a message about online safety for a campaign or charity. To find out more about booking a celebrity who has appeared on Love Island, contact this top talent agency today to find out more.

]]>Is this the start of a jazz renaissance?https://mn2s.com/news/features/new-jazz-renaissance/
Thu, 02 Aug 2018 13:06:13 +0000https://mn2s.com/?post_type=news&p=37192Spotify has found a sharp increase in young people streaming ...

]]>Spotify has found a sharp increase in young people streaming jazz music. Is this trend the start of a new era for the genre?

Spotify recently faced controversy, and even handed out refunds, for aggressively promoting Drake’s album to every one of its users. Many non-Drake fans were bothered by this. There was other music they wanted to listen to. And while you might assume that these alternative choices would be other pop, rap and R&B stars, for many that couldn’t be further from the truth. More young streamers than ever would rather be listening to a genre that had its heyday many blue moons ago. They’d rather be listening to jazz.

Jazz has become hugely popular with young listeners

Speaking to the BBC, Spotify revealed that the number of young listeners (under 30) streaming their Jazz UK playlist had increased by a whopping 108% in the past six months. Other streaming services have found similar results.

At the time of writing, the regularly-updated playlist kicks off with a track from London multi-instrumentalist Tenderlonious, which is steeped in jazz tradition with a clear 70s fusion influence towards its conclusion. The playlist also includes tracks like ‘Wildfire’ by Jordan Rakei and ‘Wasting Breath’ by Julia Biel, which undeniable take influence from jazz musicians and structures, but are perhaps less capital-J jazz than many of the others.

According to the BBC, the rise in young jazz listenership has been reflected in ticket sales for jazz gigs. The artists packing venues with jazz fans span young guns bringing their fresh take to the form, and older veterans who have already mastered it. Last year Courtney Pine embarked on his Black Notes from the Deep tour with special guest vocalist Omar. The saxophonist and his band brought audiences the style of modern, soul-inflected jazz they themselves pioneered, and which is rapidly regaining popularity with young listeners.

More traditional jazz tours have been successful, too. Mica Paris’ Mica Sings Ella tour saw the UK R&B icon performing her own interpretation of Ella Fitzgerald’s vocal jazz classics with an orchestra. Commenting on the recent rise in jazz-influenced R&B and rap, as influenced by Solange and Kendrick Lamar, Mica Paris said it’s all down to being inspired by the greats. “When you make music inspired by the greats, you music will never date,” she told MN2S.

It’s possible that young listeners are turning to jazz because they themselves have unprecedented access to the music of the greats. Thanks to online streaming, it’s easier than ever to explore the late-80s, early-90s jazz renaissance that Courtney Pine and Mica Paris embodied, and to follow that thread all the way back to Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Louis Armstrong. This music has always sounded timeless, but only now has it been so easy to find without, well, a time machine

Young jazz artists are helping the genre flourish

It’s not a coincidence that this increased interest in jazz music has emerged while new artists are taking the genre in new directions. US saxophonist Kamasi Washington has found huge success with his recent feature-length albums The Epic and Heaven and Earth, proving music fans still have an appetite for two-hour plus albums in the age of social media. British saxophonist YolanDa Brown has been building a dedicated fanbase worldwide with her political take on the genre, which included last year’s Love Politics War.

Outside of ‘pure’ jazz, the genre has had a huge influence on hip-hop and R&B. Kamasi Washington worked with Kendrick Lamar on his Grammy winning album To Pimp A Butterfly. Jazz pianist and producer Robert Glasper continues to work with R&B singers on jazz-influenced tracks. Dat Brass have made a name for themselves fusing jazz and hip-hop. Bands like Hiatus Kaiyote and The Internet are bringing jazz-funk fusion into the 21st century.

With all this activity, it’s fair to say that we are in the middle of a new jazz renaissance, but it would be more accurate to say that jazz never went away, it just took listeners a while to find it again.

]]>London rapper Paigey Cakey has amassed more than 700,000 views with her latest video for ‘Loving You’ featuring Geko.

The song ‘Loving You’ displays a the melodic side of Paigey’s flow, with a catchy chorus floating over a delicate beat. The video, which also stars featured artist Geko, depicts the two rappers relaxing and partying in a villa and its accompanying swimming pool. Released on GRM Daily’s YouTube channel, the video release has proven popular online, with fans bringing the track to over 500,000 views within one week. No doubt ‘Loving You’ is on track to reach the one million mark sometime soon.

Watch the video for ‘Loving You’ here:

The new release comes during a busy summer for Paigey Cakey. She’s been in the studio with indie rockers Alt-J to appear on the group’s upcoming remix album alongside other esteemed rappers. She also performed at Wireless Festival’s first ever female-only stage. She told MN2S she was “happy and empowered” to be one of the first artists to do so.

]]>Best Jellybean Benitez Productions and Remixeshttps://mn2s.com/news/features/best-jellybean-benitez-productions-remixes/
Tue, 31 Jul 2018 13:27:22 +0000https://mn2s.com/?post_type=news&p=37169Jellybean Benitez has crafted some of the best music of ...

]]>Jellybean Benitez has crafted some of the best music of the 80s and beyond. These are his six best tracks.

As a prolific producer and remixer, John “Jellybean” Benitez has worked with some of music’s biggest names and most talented artist. Jellybean had a huge influence on mainstream and underground music. His productions helped bring Latin-style percussion and house rhythms into the pop charts, and to establish hook-heavy earworms as serious club material.

That makes it difficult to pick a mere six tracks from his catalogue. It’s safe to say, though, that these choice cuts represent the best of the DJ’s ability in the studio, and the energy he captures with his DJ sets in the club.

1. Madonna – ‘Holiday’ (Sire Records, 1983)

When Madonna needed a hit for her debut album, the future icon turned to Jellybean Benitez. The producer had been working on ‘Holiday’ already, and when he played it to Madonna she knew she had to have it. The two musicians reworked the track together to tailor it to Madonna’s emerging style, and the rest is history. ‘Holiday’ was Madonna’s third single, but it was her first big hit, topping charts worldwide and establishing her as a major star. It also established Jellybean Benitez as a go-to producer, for Madonna, and for anyone who wanted similar success.

2. Debbie Harry – ‘Feel the Spin’ (Warner Bros, 1985)

As such an influential producer, it’s no surprise that Jellybean Benitez found himself as a part of the soundtrack to 1985’s Krush Groove. The movie was a major milestone for music cinema, as it was the first time hip-hop culture had been portrayed on screen. Blondie vocalist and songwriter Debbie Harry’s contribution was ‘Feel the Spin’, a hard-hitting dance track encapsulating everything great about Jellybean’s craftsmanship. A dancefloor-ready beat melds with polyrhythmic percussion and a catchy chorus to create the perfect club concoction.

Jellybean produced the original version of this track, the fifth and final single from Whitney Houston’s classic release Whitney, but the underground remix he worked on with David Morales really brings out its greatness. The original version had the misfortune of breaking Whitney Houston’s record-breaking seven consecutive number one Billboard singles, but it still cracked the top ten. Given an official release a long time after its creation, the underground remix version really lets the song shine, stretching it into a clap-heavy club anthem more than living up to its mythical reputation.

4. Jellybean – ‘The Real Thing’ (Chrysalis, 1987)

As well as producing and remixing for seminal 80s artists, Jellybean Benitez is a solo artist in his own right. With 1987’s ‘The Real Thing’ he became one of the first DJ-producers to score a hit as a lead artist. Featuring the vocals of Steve Dante, ‘The Real Thing’ permeated UK airwaves and clubs alike upon release, and remains a dancefloor staple to this day.

Pop-rockers Daryl Hall and John Oates are not known for their club bangers, but that didn’t stop Jellybean Benitez from taking up the chance to rework one of their hit singles in the early 80s. Benitez takes “less is more” approach, adding a heavier rhythm and occasional club inflections, but the overall effect is inescapable. You would never throw the original on in a club, but this remix would make a great addition to any set.

6. Jocelyn Brown – ‘Love’s Gonna Get You’ (Warner Bros, 1985)

Another Jellybean original production, this time from vocal powerhouse Jocelyn Brown. Though a moderate hit upon release, the song is best known for a one-second vocal clip (“I’ve got the power!”), sampled by Eurodance group Snap!. Despite this, the original track is six minutes of bliss, with Jellybean’s production proving the perfect partner for Brown’s powerhouse vocal.

]]>How to promote your musichttps://mn2s.com/news/%topic%/how-to-promote-your-music/
Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:09:26 +0000https://mn2s.com/?post_type=news&p=37147Music promotion is one of the most important aspects of ...

]]>Music promotion is one of the most important aspects of the music industry that artists and labels need to consider. You could be the most talented artist in the world, but how can you expect to reach new audiences and grow your brand if you don’t understand how to promote your music? This article aims to guide you through some of the basics, as well as introducing you to them.

Social media

Social media is an inescapable part of modern life, and an essential music promotion tool when harnessed correctly. Familiarise yourself with Facebook, Twitter and

Use your social media profiles to interact with existing fans and gain new ones, and make sure to engage with other artists, labels, and blogs. You can give regular updates about everything from new material and live performances to your gym routine. Keep things balanced – a mix of conversational and promotional material is the most effective tactic. It may be worth spending some money on Facebook ads or sponsored posts in order to boost your reach.

Whether it be a one-off campaign or full-time management, our label services team are hugely experienced in helping our clients develop social media strategies and implement campaigns.

Building an artist website

Your personal website should be stylish, professional and reflect you as an artist. It should list your performance dates and contact information, alongside music, images, videos and a biography so that fans can get to know you better.

Your website provides you with an opportunity to sell music and merchandise directly to your fans, as well as keep them updated with new content including songs and videos, or more informal footage of you in the recording studio or backstage on tour.

Writing a personal blog can be a great way of increasing traffic to your website You can write about your own career as well as publishing content more broadly related to your genre of music.

Most important of all is setting up a mailing list which you can use to directly inform your current fan base of important updates. Dedicated email marketing is much more effective than social media marketing – it’s a more personal connection, and you don’t have to worry about algorithms hiding your content. Use a free email client such as MailChimp to send out updates. In order to convince people to sign up, you might like to offer them exclusive music in exchange for their email address.

Pitching to music blogs

From mainstream magazines to prominent YouTube channels to specialist websites, getting your music reviewed on a music blog can help you to grow your audience. Creating links with existing audiences can have more impact than trying to build an audience yourself from scratch.

Familiarise yourself with relevant blogs and target the ones you think are the best fit for your music. In order to establish a relationship, reach out with a personal email including a short introduction and a link to one of your songs. Have a sense of why your music would be a good fit and make sure to communicate this. If your music ends up getting featured, make sure to ask the blogger to include a buy link. This FADER article contains lots more useful information.

Drawing on our own network of PR and media contacts, we can connect you to the best services and also co-ordinate TV, radio, print and online campaigns.

Getting your music online

You should already be uploading your music to platforms where you can manage your own artist account – YouTube, Soundcloud, and Bandcamp being the most important. Making a playlist on YouTube – whether it consists of your own tracks, or music by other artists that you want to share with your fans – can be a great way to create content for your social channels.

When it comes to digital music distribution, our established network can help you get your music to all major online retailers. We have close relationships with a wide variety of digital sales, streaming and music discovery platforms including iTunes, Spotify, Beatport, and Shazam.

Live music

Promoting your music online is crucial, but gigs can also be a powerful tool in your arsenal. They provide an opportunity to gain new fans and also interact with your existing fans in real life. Selling exclusive merch or debuting new material can help to make it a special experience. Encourage fans to sign up to your mailing list, and make a note of any useful music industry contacts you meet on the night.

Contact local venues and booking agents who work with similar artists in order to get on their radar. Try and get support slots with similar artists. Make sure to promote your shows on listings websites such as Songkick and Bandsintown.

Licensing and sync

We understand that most artists want to focus on their music and leave the business side of things to someone else. A good publisher can work wonders when it comes to extending the lifespan of your releases. Our label services team negotiate and advise on third-party and sync licenses for TV and film. We also manage and license releases for compilations and territorial exclusives.

If you want to gain more listeners but don’t necessarily have experience in how to promote your music online, a label service and management company like MN2S could be exactly what you need. Contact us today